![Tooth with a healthy root Healthy Tooth](images/root1.jpg)
Tooth with a healthy root
![Infection to the pulp chamber of the tooth Tooth Infection](images/root2.jpg)
When decay or damage goes untreated it can result in an infection to the pulp chamber of the tooth
![cleaning and shaping the root canal spaces Cleaning the root](images/root3.jpg)
After creating a small opening, very small instruments are used to clean and shape the root canal spaces
![Cleaned root is filled and sealed Root canal filled](images/root4.jpg)
The cleaned spaces are filled with a biocompatible material and specialized cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals